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when receive a call the device turn to landscape - Help pls

Sometime when receive a call the device turn to landscape mode (the Keyboard is close).
I have I-mate K-JAM with
ROM version 1.1.9.3 from 9-16-05,
Radio version 01.01.10,
Protocol Version 4.0.13.16 &
ExROM version 1.1.9.106.
I have on the device:
SPB Pocket Plus,
ME Phone Plus and
Hebrew Support.
I disable all the SPB Pocket Plus option and the situation still appended.
Can any one know about that? or can help me?

i have the very same problem mate. I always thought it was the way i removed the phone from it's holster that casues it to change to landscape. The only reason i think/know thats the reason for me is cus the phone never does this when it's not in the holster. My xda is running no external apps so that would'nt cause it.
cheers

same problem here, it happens only, when taking the device out of holster. For me is the solution in orderinga new holster from Krusell because the original holster is very very bad.

osvold said:
same problem here, it happens only, when taking the device out of holster. For me is the solution in orderinga new holster from Krusell because the original holster is very very bad.
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it is due to the strong MAGNET in the holster, turn the device the other way around and you will not have a problem

naughty said:
osvold said:
same problem here, it happens only, when taking the device out of holster. For me is the solution in orderinga new holster from Krusell because the original holster is very very bad.
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it is due to the strong MAGNET in the holster, turn the device the other way around and you will not have a problem
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Great Idea - 10x

omg, i was thinking about all posible reasons for this but the magnets, lol
Thx a lot for the tip, but i will order the new holster anyway, the original i just dont like, magnets yes or not

Magnets
There is a magnetic senser in the K-jam... like a electronic reed switch..
This is on purpose... much like the blackberrys going into holster mode when in the holster...
shame i can find more info on this otherwise i would write a program to mess with various settings like ringer volume and vibrate..
so it will act differently when in the case....

Re: Magnets
astyler said:
There is a magnetic senser in the K-jam... like a electronic reed switch..
This is on purpose... much like the blackberrys going into holster mode when in the holster...
shame i can find more info on this otherwise i would write a program to mess with various settings like ringer volume and vibrate..
so it will act differently when in the case....
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I though the magnetic sensor had to do with the phone being able to tell when the keyboard was extended. Best I can tell, the device behaves no differently when in the case or out. Would be nice, though if someone could develop some profiles that used this sensor like the BBs do.

naughty said:
osvold said:
same problem here, it happens only, when taking the device out of holster. For me is the solution in orderinga new holster from Krusell because the original holster is very very bad.
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it is due to the strong MAGNET in the holster, turn the device the other way around and you will not have a problem
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i've tried my xda in every possible position but it still goes to landscape mode buyt not all the time. Does anybody also get a slight delay when you try to answer a call?
cheers

ferritt said:
naughty said:
osvold said:
same problem here, it happens only, when taking the device out of holster. For me is the solution in orderinga new holster from Krusell because the original holster is very very bad.
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it is due to the strong MAGNET in the holster, turn the device the other way around and you will not have a problem
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i've tried my xda in every possible position but it still goes to landscape mode buyt not all the time. Does anybody also get a slight delay when you try to answer a call?
cheers
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when receive a call and the screen trun to landscape, I have a delay while I try to answer.

naughty said:
it is due to the strong MAGNET in the holster, turn the device the other way around and you will not have a problem
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I've found that there doesn't seem to be a 'other way around' - no matter which way, it still *sometimes* causes the switch.
Say the case is on my left hip - which way round would you place the K-Jam, screen facing the body, top backwards or top forwards?

osvold said:
same problem here, it happens only, when taking the device out of holster. For me is the solution in orderinga new holster from Krusell because the original holster is very very bad.
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Which Krusell case have you ordered?

It happens to me too. I think that the only way to avoid damage is to place the K-Jam with the screen facing the body. I don't know whatcauses it but it is strange. If you open the keyboard slightly, that wouldn't happen. It only happens on a full KBD opening or when I take the phone out of its case. Did anyone find a nicer holster that is still verticall? I found the horizontals quite too big and inconvinient.

I've been noticing mine being in landscape mode when taking it out of the case too, though it switches back quite quickly.
Try this: take the phone out of the case, rub the back of the phone across the magnet from right to left with the magnet running just below the rubber foot (under the windows logo). start with the magnet to the left of the phone, and move the phone left. It switches into landscape mode every time.
Also you can feel the phone try to stick to the magnet if you find the right place.

the magnet is what causes the switch. It won't damage your phone, but it is an annoyance.

Also happens if the Camera app, or any other app that uses landscape mode, is running.

a1laserboy said:
I've been noticing mine being in landscape mode when taking it out of the case too, though it switches back quite quickly.
Try this: take the phone out of the case, rub the back of the phone across the magnet from right to left with the magnet running just below the rubber foot (under the windows logo). start with the magnet to the left of the phone, and move the phone left. It switches into landscape mode every time.
Also you can feel the phone try to stick to the magnet if you find the right place.
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TRUE! This has been driving me crazy... Now I know why

devros said:
Which Krusell case have you ordered?
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This one, i have the holster for my Axim from this line, and the quality and clip is the best i saw, so this was logical choice
http://www.krusell.se/product.php?productID=2089&category=16

Hmm, I hate wearing flip style cases on my belt.

Is there a way to stop aspec change when keyboard pulled out?

Does any smart person know if there a way to stop the aspect change when the keyboard is pulled out? (Basically so the operating system stays portrait instead of changing to landscape)
Cheers,
Richard

lorrin said:
Does any smart person know if there a way to stop the aspect change when the keyboard is pulled out? (Basically so the operating system stays portrait instead of changing to landscape)
Cheers,
Richard
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This might help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=1098622#post1098622
Mike

Cheers. I will have a look

Why do you need to turn auto rotation off?

sprice82 said:
Why do you need to turn auto rotation off?
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same reson I want to
to stop the screen rotation when puling out of my case

elivne said:
same reson I want to
to stop the screen rotation when puling out of my case
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If I understand correctly you mean when taking the device out of the carrying case. The orientation can change when taking it out of the case due to the magnetic catches in the case operating the keyboard magnet operated switch.
If this is the problem then I suggest using a case with no magnets. (a better solution than disconnecting the switch). This however is not the same as not wanting landscape mode when the keyboard is out as the OP wants.
Mike

I remember getting very annoyed with the phone changing orientation when in it's magnetic case when I first got it. I searched and searched for days to find a setting or tweak to fix it. Eventually, I mentioned to my wife that I need to buy a new case.
She said "why don't you put it into the case the other way round?".
I put it in with the screen facing the belt rather than the magnets, and it's worked fine ever since that way round! Felt such an ass!
Sometimes I don't see the wood for the trees me...

I know it's the magnet doing it
I've tried the following:
1. Buy a new case with only one magnet clip (a magnet clip is more comfortable then scotch or any other solution).
2. Reverse the screen to the back.
None works, I think it's the way I pull it out...
Anyway, the only solution doesn't exist, I can't find a normal belt side case.
So my last resort is to find a way to stop the rotation, I always miss calls cuz the rotation during a call slows the device and I can't answer...

I tried to use that registry hack, I followed the instructions and I do not have the rotate icon..even after two resets. Is there any other way to force your screen a certain way?

Any feedback on cases with magnetic studs?

Hey all,
My Tilt is on the way from AT&T, and I'm looking at cases. The cases that seem to interest me all use magnetic studs. Some have said the magnetic studs can keep the Tilt turned on.
The 2 I like the most are the following:
PDair Book Type
ebay "Premium" Kaiser Case
Anyone had any experience with these or other similar cases with magnetic studs in a similar spot causing problems?
Thanks!

Dont want to hijack your thread but since your on the topic of that case anyone try "PDair Book Type"? Is it still possible to press the keys with the plastic over it?... It doesn't look like it, i seems like you would be pressing more than one button at a time with that plastic over the keyboard.

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Dont want to hijack your thread but since your on the topic of that case anyone try "PDair Book Type"? Is it still possible to press the keys with the plastic over it?... It doesn't look like it, i seems like you would be pressing more than one button at a time with that plastic over the keyboard.
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I think you'll be able to press the keys, but it wont be as good as without the case. As you said, you'll prolly press several buttons at onces and wont get the same feel when typing.

I've used a Prestige case with magnetic closure for a year or more with my AT&T 8525. Never noticed a problem. I'm now using the case with my Tilt, but that's only been a few days. Haven't noticed anything yet, however.

I'm using the PDAir flip case -- the magnetic stud doesn't affect anything. The plastic keyboard cover isn't too bad -- I haven't noticed any problems with multiple keypresses, but it does affect the feel of the keyboard.
I'm looking forward to the Piel Frama case, which should be coming out in the next few weeks. They had a really good case for my old Wizard that used a narrow leather strap & snap to hold the device in the case; you'd unsnap the strap to access the keyboard.

Depends on the magnet strength and location, there have been a few reports of the magnet turning on the phone. The kaiser keyboard uses a magnetic sensor to turn on the phone when the keyboard opens. I'm using a hip holster with mag and not seeing any issue.
I'd say should anyone have the issue, start a thread with brand/model listed for others to avoid.

I have the Seidio case I originally bought for my 8525.
http://www.seidioonline.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=394
The two magnets would always "trick" the screen into thinking the keyboard was open and switch it to landscape mode. I always had to wait a few seconds for the screen to switch back when I took it out of the case.
This does NOT happen with the Tilt. The screen stays in portrait mode. I have always liked the quality of the case and the magnets in the flap make it easy to open and shut. So now it is my perfect solution.

no issues here
YodaJM said:
Hey all,
My Tilt is on the way from AT&T, and I'm looking at cases. The cases that seem to interest me all use magnetic studs. Some have said the magnetic studs can keep the Tilt turned on.
The 2 I like the most are the following:
PDair Book Type
ebay "Premium" Kaiser Case
Anyone had any experience with these or other similar cases with magnetic studs in a similar spot causing problems?
Thanks!
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I have been using a case with two magnetic studs on the flip closure for months now and have had zero issues. Bought mine at Fred Meyers and recomend anyone in need of a good black leather horizontal pouch case to check it out. was 15 dollars and is of the same quality and fit as 40 dollar cases you may see online.
cheers

I've been using a Motorola Case designed for the Q9 with my Tilt and it's worked out quite well. It also has a single magnetic stud closure and I have noticed no issues at all.

I bought the PDair Book Type case same week the Tilt first came out here in the U.S. I have had no problems at all. Non of that shutting off by itself thingy people complain about.

Magnetic cases
Some cases cause screen to wake up, some don't. To eliminate the problem just turn off Slide Wake option in registry. When slide wake is enabled opening the keyboard (or getting too close to a magnet) will wake the screen. Turn this option off and you can use magnetic clasps at will.

[Q] A question about the magnet induced sleep/wake function

Hey there,
I got one of those "smart" cases which send my Nexus 10 to sleep and wake it up once i close/open the front cover.
However i wondered how this really works, is there a sensor within the Nexus 10?
Also , i lately put my Nexus 10 the wrong way round(with the screen still facing me but the lower bottom, where the pogo connector is being up and the camera being down) in the case and closed the front. As expected the Screen didnt shut nor did it wake up when i opened it.
So i guess there is no sensor on that side of the tablet?Is it possible then to harm the hardware inside by the magnet withing the case. I mean when i put it in the wrong way round.
Thanks in advance for your help!

Maxey said:
when i put it in the wrong way round.
Thanks in advance for your help!
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LOL. There is no wrong way! OK. There is. Don't drop it on a hard surface.

There are magnets in your case that trigger the wake up/down of your N10.

the magnetic sensor is right about the left side of the ambient light sensor... try running a fridge magnet there and see the screen go off and on when the magnet is away...

So I dropped my phone...

and Knock-On won't work.
Fell from about 4 feet onto a rubbery floor (gym service) while working out. Have an incipio feather light case on it and there now seems to be a small dent above the ear speaker. No idea why knock-on stopped, knock-off is fine everything else seems normal

Bobaroo said:
and Knock-On won't work.
Fell from about 4 feet onto a rubbery floor (gym service) while working out. Have an incipio feather light case on it and there now seems to be a small dent above the ear speaker. No idea why knock-on stopped, knock-off is fine everything else seems normal
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You probably broke your proximity sensor. If that's covered knock on won't work to avoid starting the phone in your pants.

wargreymon89 said:
You probably broke your proximity sensor. If that's covered knock on won't work to avoid starting the phone in your pants.
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That is what i first thought because initially after the drop the screen would turn off right after being turned on. After a few restarts that seemed to have gone away but still no knock-on. I downloaded an app call "Phone Tester" and the proximity sensor comes up as "near"

Neare means blocked

its possible that your connector is just disconnected. if you can open up the battery cover and the rear cover its quite easy to find the connector just give it a press and see if it works. tip for opening the battery cover - pull the micro usb side!!

maydayind said:
Neare means blocked
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Got it (you'd think they could just say blocked).
So I kind of smacked it around, cleaned it off etc etc and it says "Far" now. Knock-On is sporadically working.
I may try and take apart the back cover and poke around